The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-08-17
Turkey Admits the Legality of the Elec-
ton, but Withholds Recognition.
EngIand's Postmaster-General Declines to En-
gage in Experiments-Alleged Attempt
to Destroy an Irish Railway Bridge.
RUSSIA AND PRINCE FERDINAND.

The Czar Asks the Powers to Join In Pro-
test Against the Princes Claim.
Special to the indianapolis JoprnaI-
LONDON, Aug. 16-The circular which NJ De
Giers, Russian Minister of Foreign Affairs, has
issued to the powers on the subject of Prince
Ferdinaud's assumpt ton of the reins Of govern
ment of Bulgaria, fully expresses the views Of
Russia and France, and judging from it's general
tone, is put forth a feeler. After giving the
reasons for Russia's attitude. the circular
quests the powers to join the Cars government
in protesting against the validity of Prince Ferdi
nands claims and his action in taking
the oath OF Office and proclaiming himself Prince
of Bulgaria There is nothing in the circular
denotng Russia's determination to oust the new
Prince at all hazards, but there is throughout
vein of frmness in the note that is calculated to
force the hands of England. Austria and Ger
many, and cause those powers to say definitely
whether or not they intend to act strictly in
accordance with the treaty of Berlin, and
whether, in event of taking part in active
opposition in the Bulgarian muddle they will
acquiescein in Russia maintaining her rights under
the same treaty All OF the acts Of the new
Prince of Bulgaria thus far have been per-
formed with view of revering the rule of
Prince Alexander and emphasizing the outrage
of his expulsion, and the policy of Prince Fer
dinand in thus acting was evidently conceived
with the idea of securing for himself the adhe-
renee of the people of Bulgaria who loved Alex
ander. and of obtaining the support of England,
the pet Of whose Queen Prince Alexander was
and still is. If the preferences of Queen Vic
toria prevail England will surely support Prince
Ferdinand.
As yet it is not known that the Porte has
made any reply to the protest Of Russia pre-
sented by the Russian charge daffaires. but it is
likely that it will be acted upon in manner
measurably favorable to Russia, since the Sui
tan has ample excuse for Withholding his full
recognition of Prince Ferdinand in the fact that
the Prince neglected to apply for and receive the
Porte's consent to his assuming the throne be-
fore going to Bulgaria. formality required by
the terms of the Berlin treaty.
The Tirnova garrison gave banquet yester-
day in honor OF Prince Ferdinand. In reply to
toast the Prince expressed his devotion to
Bulgaria and promised that he wonla preserve
intact everything with which the name of
Prince Alexander was connected, in view of the
fact of Bulgaria's love for its late ruler Prince
Ferdinand afterwsrd reviewed the troops.
NJ Vulkovitch telegraphs to the Bulgarian
eovernmsn snt from Constantinople that the Sui
tan recognizes Prince Ferdinand's election. but
that the Prince did not first obtain the Sultans
consent, the latter will maintain his present at
titude for certain period. The Porte has
sent circular to the powers asking their advice
as to the course to be taken by Turkey toward
Bulgaria in view of Prince Ferdnands action.
The North German Gazette says the mani
festo of Prince Ferdinand announcing his ac-
ceptance of the Bulgarian throne ap-
pears to be intended as dec
laration of Bulgarian independence and
aggravates the breach of the treaty of Berlin of
which he has been guilty. Germany. says the
paper, cannot approve Of Prince Ferdinands